Region 4 Manager
Job Summary
Initial Posting Date:
09/18/2026Application Deadline:
10/12/2026Agency:
Department of TransportationSalary Range:
$11942 - $18491Position Type:
EmployeePosition Title:
Region 4 ManagerJob Description:
Transportation Infrastructure Development & Project Delivery Administrator 2 Region 4 Manager
Oregon Department of Transportation
Delivery & Operations Division Region 4
Headquarters
Bend
The role:
As a key leader within the Delivery & Operations Division you will have a strong voice in the strategic direction of the division and the ongoing development of more than 2300 employees. You will work collaboratively with the Maintenance & Operations Branch Engineering & Technical Services Branch Statewide Project Delivery Branch and the four other regions to maintain operate and improve Oregons multimodal transportation system. Apply today!
We provide a safe and reliable multimodal transportation system that connects people and helps Oregons communities and economy thrive. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply for our positions.
Before applying visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee you must apply through your employee Workday profile.
A day in the life:
Provide leadership and direction for statewide programs and all region employees.
Work with internal and external partners to develop and implement short and long term transportation plans and plans for emergency events.
Direct plan development program development program management project design construction contracts maintenance and operations.
Oversee personal services projects budgets and spending.
Monitor maintenance and operations conditions ongoing construction projects and connect with crews through routine tours.
Manage project delivery for capital improvement and other projects.
Coordinate with local governments the public state representatives and the media to gather information and set priorities.
Guide the regions management team and oversee personnel actions performance management and budget administration.
Represent the region at meetings respond to questions or concerns and communicate with internal and external partners.
This position is on call 24 hours a day seven days a week including holidays.
Considerable travel is required within the region and statewide in all types of weather.
Hybrid work options available frequency of hybrid work will be based on business needs.
To request a copy of the position description which includes all duties and working conditions please email .
Whats in it for you:
Work/life balance 11 paid holidays a year flexible work schedules paid leave and so much more. Learn more about working at the Oregon Department of Transportation and the benefits we offer.
Comprehensive and equitable base salary offer within the listed range. Through an equal pay assessment we will determine the salary offer using the information you provide in your submitted application materials. Please ensure your application materials are detailed accurate and reflect your skills experience (paid and unpaid) and education as they relate to the position when applying.
The salary range listed is the non-PERS monthly salary range. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible the salary range will increase by 6.95%.
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Minimum qualifications:
Seven years of management experiencein transportation infrastructure development andprojectdelivery.
OR
Four years of management experiencein transportation infrastructure development andprojectdeliveryanda bachelors degree in a related field.
Special qualifications:
Driving is an essential function of this position. You must have a license and an acceptable driving record. We will conduct pre-employment driving records checks on our final candidate(s). Your license does not have to be issued in Oregon to be considered.
What wed like to see:
If you have these attributes let us know in your application materials! Its how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills experience and education to help us decide who will move forward.
Visionary and proactive strategic leadership with a focus on desired positive outcomes versus reacting to problems and focusing on obstacles.
Experience generating and encouraging creativity and solutions.
Experience fostering consensus and a team approach through your actions to build strong long term interpersonal working relationships to deliver or exceed predefined objectives.
Experience developing coaching and mentoring employees in delivery of high quality work and engaged team participation.
Ability to create and maintain effective working relationships with key federal state and local officials and the public.
How to apply:
Complete the following required steps:
Fill out the application or attach a resume. Please contact the recruiter under the Need help section if you have any questions about how to fill out the experience fields or to attach a document. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume must include dates (MM/YYYY) for each employer.
Attach a cover letter. Your cover letter should clearly demonstrate how your experience and training relates to the qualities that you have under the what wed like to see section above.
Your cover letter must be limited to no more than two (2) pages.
Please address your cover letter to Tova Peltz Delivery & Operations Division Administrator.
Generic cover letters that do not address the qualities that you have under the what wed like to see section may receive lower scores than those that addressed the desired qualities.
You must upload your cover letter in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application.
Complete questionnaire. Answer the checkbox-style questions before submitting your application.
After you submit your application please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.
If you are a veteran or Oregon National Guard servicemember you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will be available after you submit your application. For privacy reasons please do not attach your military service document(s) to your application or combine it with any other required document attachments.
Need help
For questions call or email .
Additional information:
We do not offer visa sponsorship. If you are hired you will be required to fill out the US Department of Homeland Securitys I-9 form confirming you are able to work in the US. We are not an E-Verify participating employer and we are unable to proceed if E-Verify participation is required e.g. STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) Extension.
The State of Oregon does not request or require your age date of birth attendance or graduation dates from an education institution during the application process.
We may use this recruitment to fill multiple or future vacancies.
We will conduct name-based criminal background checks on final candidates including current ODOT employees. All applicants may be subject to additional pre-employment check(s) such as driver license LEDS (Law Enforcement Data System) and/or education verification as required for the position.
You will become part of the states management team.
ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex age national origin disability sexual orientation or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs services activities hiring and employment practices. Applicants with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation during the application process. For questions concerns or complaints regarding EEO/AA/ADA contact 1- (1-877-EEO-ODOT). This information can be made available in an alternative format by contacting ODOT Recruitment at . Oregon Relay Service can be reached by calling 7-1-1.
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About Company
The Department of Administrative Services is the central administrative agency of Oregon’s Executive Branch. Our mission is to support state government to serve the people of Oregon. By providing reliable service, accurate information and creative solutions, we strive to set the ...